Rinzler17 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 ok so this is my first truck its a 1973 datsun 620 well you guys know that lol. i have wanted one of these trucks ever since i saw this one 620 in high school any way, i have alway been into cars ill start by listing what i have had 87 stanza, 99 civic si, 97prelude, 03 rsx, 97 s14, 91 s13, 91 toyota soarer, 89 skyline gtr r32, 02 wrx wagon, and right now 2013 sti hatch and the 620. so my plans are to do a full restore on this truck it is going to take sometime so sorry if the updates are not often. Quote Link to comment
red76datsun Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 nice truck! love the bench seat. gonna stick with the L motor? manual swap? Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 ^Thanks.... i am going to stick with this motor tell if fails me lol and yes one of the first things i want done is manual swap lol auto is way to boring.... Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 here is what i have done so far just small stuff so i changed the oil, plugs, fuel filter, oil filter, grille, took off the rear bumber.... Quote Link to comment
mcordero8 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Looks really good for a 73. I also have a 73 and it was a lot rougher then that when I got mine. Good find. Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 ^ thanks it dose have its hidden rust lol but i did expect that lol agian thanks.... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Very clean. Save those headlight trim rings they are always falling off. If painting the grill black, sell them to someone who needs them. Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 ^Thanks....i changed out the whole grille already lol Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 that truck was discussed here recently. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/63185-beware-of-this-guy-flipping-a-620-in-everett/ welcome to ratsun! glad to see someone bought it who will appreciate it Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 hahaha thats funny but hey its in a good home now lol she will be getting the TLC she needs thanks to everyone for being so kool.... i see your from arlington also lol.... @dr.feltersnatch Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 ^Thanks....i changed out the whole grille already lol NOooooooo... the early grill is much nicer. Awww Paint it black and see I'm right 4 Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 what do you guys think of this on the truck? i have had it for a long time just never put it on any of my cars yet lol also do they make anything that will work with the truck to make it fit? Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 i really want these seats.... Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 she's off to my buddy's shop for some TLC hahahaha.... Quote Link to comment
red76datsun Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 nardi will look good in anything. lots of steering wheel options, i used a 240z wood grain in mine, bolts right in without a hub swap. oh and ill take that early grill off your hands :rofl: Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 ^I want to do quick release I don't need anything to make that work? and if I plan to sell it ill hit you up first.... Quote Link to comment
red76datsun Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 you would need a hub for a nardi. if you can scavenge the yards and find a nissan 720 ST model, grab that hub and a nardi fits on it. Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 ^will that work with the nrg quick release? and thanks for the input.... Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Right off jordan road. If you need any help or just want to wrench on your truck hit me up. Quote Link to comment
red76datsun Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 If you have a 720 ST hub just find a quick release that's a nardi pattern (I think NRG is but not sure) Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 If you have a 720 ST hub just find a quick release that's a nardi pattern (I think NRG is but not sure) yah I have a nrg quick release already on my nardi lol so got that covered lol.... so I just need the 720 hub then.... hey thanks for the info red76datsun.... \ Right off jordan road. If you need any help or just want to wrench on your truck hit me up. and thanks I might take yah up on that offer one of these days lol.... Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 so The 620 is back to life I pick her up tomorrow.... i also picked up a 5spd tranny for it now I just need the rest of the parts for the swap and then let the 5spd fun begin.... my goal for this year is to have it 5spd swapped and bagged and to replace the rusted floor.... Quote Link to comment
mbunzel Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hey man glad to see someone picked this up, I too just picked up a 79 620 kc but saw this one on craigslist while looking. It looks pretty clean. 1 Quote Link to comment
Rinzler17 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I am happy with what I picked up its not perfect but I think its in good shape for what it is lol.... but I pick this up because I wanted something to work on and to have something to do instead of just sitting aroung after work hahaha.... Quote Link to comment
dr.feltersnatch Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hey man glad to see someone picked this up, I too just picked up a 79 620 kc but saw this one on craigslist while looking. It looks pretty clean. where are you located? Its always nice to meet more local datsun people. Quote Link to comment
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